Scholarships open to students majoring in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and other related fields.

Leslie A. and Helen R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: The Willa Cather Foundation
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Webster County (Nebraska) who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year course of study in an agricultural or secondary education pursuit.

IAW Helen Henert Agricultural Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Women Changing the Face of Agriculture
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to female rising college seniors who are Agriculture Education majors and who intend to become an agriculture instructor. Applicant must be enrolled in an Illinois college or university.

Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship
Sponsor: Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: April 16, 2026 – extended to April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not house pets).

Ryan & Friends Scholarship
Sponsor: Purebred Swine Council | Illinois Pork Producers
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who will be enrolled in undergraduate studies during the upcoming fall semester. Applicant must be a resident of Illinois and a member of 4-H or FFA.